Teaching Experience- 14 Years

Work Experience:

• Three years teaching experience in Govt. Eng. V. P. G. College, Korba, C.G. as Asst. Professor, Department of Microbiology, 01/07/2006-28/02/2009.
• Working as Asst. Professor in Department of Botany and Microbiology, St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh since 01/07/2009

Research Experience:

• Completed UGC Minor Research Project on “Study of Fungal Pathogens of Cultivated Mushrooms (Agaricus spp. and Pleurotus spp.) with Special Reference to Jabalpur”, 2016.

Training and Diploma:

• Faculty Training Program on “Whole Person Education” organized by Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh. (22/2/2019-1/3/2019)
• Training Programme on “Project Based Learning, role and need of academic audit in enhancing the quality of Higher Education”, organized by Dept. of Economics and Computer Science & Application, St. Aloysius College (Auto.), Jabalpur, M. P.  (27-28/1/17).
• “Diploma in Computer Software Applications”, Nice Tec Computer Education (2004).
• O level training in “Medical Biotechnology”, from Auroprobe Laboratories, New Delhi (2001-2002).

National

• Sobin F. (2023). Endophytes a boon for sustainable crop production: An inclusive review. Barwant M.M., Singh B., Tripathi S., Tyagi S., Dwivedi S., Pramila A., Karande V.C., Kamal A., Singh V.K., Singh A.K. (Edt.). In: Algal, Fungal and Microbial Research. Genic Books Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Pp. 160-
• Sobin F. (2023). National Education Policy (NEP) – 2020: Key features and awareness among students. In: Role of NEP in Empowering Youth. Rai S., Yadav S.K.S., Aharwar A. (Edt.). Swaranjali Publication, Ghaziabad (UP). Pp.76-84
• Patel A., Singh R., Vashishtha A., Tiwari S., Pandey P.K., Shukla V.K., Pandey L.K., Sobin F., Singh T.A., Singh T.A., Khare N., Singh S., Gaur R., Gupta M.K. (2023). Decolourization of spent wash using bacteria Pseudomonas putida. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 12(10): 63-73. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2023.1210.008
• Tiwari S., Pandey P.K, Singh R., Patel A., Pandey L.K., Sobin F., Khare N., Verma T., Jamal F., Yadav J., Gaur R. (2023). Detoxification of Sewage Sludge by Natural Attenuation and its Application as a Fertilizer, A Review. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 12(04): 71-85. NAAS Rating: 5.38. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2023.1204.008
• Book Authored: Singh R., Pandey L. K. and Sobin F. (2023). Bioremediation of Distillery Effluent – A bacterial Study. Lambert Academic Publishing, London, UK. ISBN: 978-620-6-18443-0
• Femina S. and Alex A. (2022). Fighting COVID: Post COVID Care Strategies. In: Chapter 20, COVID-19: Challenges and Management. Shree Vinayak Publication, Agra. Pp. 271-278 (ISBN: 978-93-91267-59-9)
• Singh R., Sarsaiya S., Singh T. A., Singh T., Pandey L. K., Pandey P. K., Khare N., Sobin F., Sikarwar R. and Gupta M. K. (2021). Corona Virus (COVID-19) Sympoms, Prevention and Treatment: A Short Review. Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics. 11(2-s):118-120.
• Femina S. Vishwakarma V. and Singh A. (2021). COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Environment and Economy. In: Chapter 22, Global Pandemic: Responses and Solutions. Shree Vinayak Publication, Agra. Pp. 172-180 (ISBN: 978-93-91267-07-0)
• Femina S. (2021). Some Weed Moulds of Button Mushroom Cultivation Units in Jabalpur. In: Chapter 1, Fundamentals on Plant and Soil Microbial Interactions: Theory and Practice. Bharti Publications, New Delhi. Pp. 1-8 (ISBN: 978-93-91681-08-1)
• Sobin F and Singh D S. (2019).  Isolation and Plant Growth Promoting Studies of Endophytic Fungi of Some Forest Plants. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(7): 2087-2097. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.807.251
• Sobin F and Raipuria N. (2014). Optimization of chitinase enzyme from Cercospora species. Life Science Bulletin. 11(1): 21-24.
• D’souza A and Sobin F. (2014). Empower Women: Empower the Nation. Vikasini: The Journal of Women’s Empowerment. 29(4): 1-8.
• Raipuria N and Sobin F. (2015). Interaction between Agaricus campestris the edible mushroom and Aspergillus spp. the pathogenic fungus through dual-culture technique. JNKVV Res J. 49 (1): 100-103.
• Sobin F and Diwan R. (2016). Antagonistic relationships of Agaricus spp. and Pleurotus spp. with Trichoderma harzianum isolates. J. Basic Appl. Mycol. 12(2):80-83.

Abstract Published

• “Effect of noise pollution on garage and factory workers”, Department of Chemistry, Zoology and Botany, Govt.Bilasa Girls Auto. P.G. College, Bilaspur, C.G. (28/02/2009)
• “A study of comparative efficiency of nodulation of native Rhizobia strains on Cicer aeritinum”, Department of Zoology, St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.), Jabalpur, M.P., (18-19/12/2009)
• Sobin F and Singh D S. (2019). Isolation and Plant Growth Promoting Studies of Endophytic Fungi of Some Forest Plants. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(7): 2087-2097. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.807.251

Published Genbank Sequences

• • Endophytic fungi: Fusarium falciforme (MK377167)

Participation and Presentations in Seminars/Conferences/ Workshop

• • Three Day National Webinar on “Synergetic researchapproach through RSM, Molecular docking and SPSS for scientific computation”, Sponsored by MPCST, organized by Department of Chemistry, St. Aloysius College (Auto.), Jabalpur (M.P.). 4-6/01/24
  • Five Day International Faculty Development Programme on ‘Soft Skills for Capacity Building’ organized by Joseph’s Academy of Soft Skills (JASS), St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. 25-29/9/23
  • One Day National Webinar on “National Education Policy and Nature of Higher Education” (राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति और उच्च शिक्षा का स्वरूप)”, Sponsored by Department of Higher Education, Madhya Pradesh, organized by Govt. Degree College Timarni, Dist-Harda (M.P.). 26/08/2023
  • Seven day online workshop on “Research Methodology ” organized by Shri Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, Jabalpur (M.P.), approved by M.P. Higher Education, Bhopal & NICTE and BCI, New Delhi. 19 – 25/08/2023
  • One Day National Webinar on “Role of NEP In Empowering Youth”, organized by Government College Harrai (M.P.). 04/08/2023
  • Three Day National Workshop (online), “Reorienting the teaching learning paradigm for the 21st century classroom”, organized by Departmentof Biochemistry, School of ChemicalSciences, St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, Karnataka. 5-7/7/23
  • One-day National Training Programme on ‘Awareness Programme on honeybee keeping’, organized by Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Jabalpur (MP) jointly with National Agricultural Higher Education Project, NAHEP-CAAST-CSDA, College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur (M.P.). 15-22/05/2023 (Honeybee Week)
  • National Seminars on ‘Current scenario and innovative approaches for environmental sustainability’, organized by Bio-design Innovation Centre (DIC) and Department of Post Graduate Studies in Biological Sciences, RDVV, Jabalpur sponsored by Ministry of Education, New Delhi. 18/10/2022
  • National Seminars on ‘Biotechnological approaches to mitigate emerging, re-emerging and transboundary diseases’, organized by Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Jabalpur (MP), sponsored by DBT. 29/07/2022
  • State level seminar on “Literacy and Nation Building”, organized by Department of English, sponsored by Resource Center for Adult and Continuing Education, Rajya Sansadhan Kendra, Bhopal, M.P. (19/02/2010)
  • Presented paper entitled “Microbiological study of domestic water of Korba, Chhattisgarh”, in National Seminar organized by Department of Botany, Kamla Nehru College, Korba, C.G. (18-19/11/2006)
  • Presented paper entitled “A bacteriological study of water samples from educational institutes”, in National Seminar organized by Department of Chemistry, Zoology and Botany, Govt. Bilasa Girls Auto. P.G. College, Bilaspur, C.G. (27-28/02/2009)
  • National Workshop “Effective Classroom Communication and Teaching Skills for College Teachers”, organized by CEDBEC, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka. (12-13/11/2009)
  • Local Workshop “Mushroom Cultivation”, organized by Mushroom World, Ayurveda and Food Pvt. Ltd. (04/07/2010)
  • National Workshop “Flexible Solutions for Analytical Needs”, organized by Department of Computer Science and Applications, St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.), Jabalpur, M.P. (08/10/2010)
  • “Innovative Practices in Teaching & Learning”, organized by Department of Management Studies, St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.) Jabalpur, M.P. (20-21/12/2010)
  • “Investors awareness programme”, organized by Chamber of C.A., Jabalpur & Ministry of Corporate Accounts, in St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.), Jabalpur, M.P. (March 2012)
  • National Workshop “Developing Horizons in Microbiological Tools and Techniques”, organized by Department of Zoology & Microbiology, Mata Gujri Women’s Auto. College, Jabalpur, M. P. (12-13/02/13)
  • Presented paper “Empower Women: Empower the Nation”, in National Conference on “Inspiring Higher Education Institutions for Nation Building Opportunities and Challenges”, organized by AIACHE, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka. (1-3/05/2013)
  • Presented paper “Optimization of temperature for chitinase production from Cercospora sp., Rhizopus sp., Aspergillus sp. and Mucor sp.”, in National Seminar on “Frontiers in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (NCFIBB 2014)”, organized by Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. (30-31/01/2014)
  • Attended National Seminar on “Sustainable water resources management: Challenges & opportunities”, organized by Department of Biological Sciences & University Institute of Management & Commerce (UIMC), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P. (20-21/01/15)
  • Attended National conference on “Inter faith dialogue on policy & programme development”, organized by AIACHE, Christ University, Bangaluru, Karnataka. (27-29/01/2015)
  • National Workshop “Applied Techniques in Biology”, organized by Department of Zoology & Biotechnology, St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.), Jabalpur, M. P. (5-7/02/2015)
  • Presented paper “Host-parasite relationships of Agaricus spp. and Pleurotus spp. with Trichoderma harzianum Rifi isolates”, in National Seminar on “Environmental Conservation: Challenges and Remedies”, organized by Department of Botany and Environmental Science, Govt. Model Science College (Autonomous), Jabalpur, M. P. (19-20/03/15)
  • National Workshop “Cell and Molecular Biology”, organized by Centre of Scientific Research and Development, People’s University, Bhopal,  M. P. (21-23/10/15)
  • Participated in “Regional Meet 2016 – Northern Region”, Xavier Board of Higher Education, organized in St. Paul Institute of Professional Studies, Indore, M.P. (22/10/16)
  • National Workshop “Media and Science Communication”, organized by Department of Communication Studies and Research, Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (MP). (29/12/16).
  • Presented paper “Green mould disease of button mushroom: Bio control measures”, in 104th Indian Science Congress Organized by Indian Science Congress Association at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. (3-7/1/17).
  • Participated in National seminar on “Bamboo cultivation and products development: Present status and green future prospects”, organized by University Institute of Vocational Studies and Skill Development, Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (MP). (18/9/17).
  • Participated in National conference on “Innovations in bioinspired smart materials for sustainable development of environment”, organized by Bio-Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (MP). (9/10/17)
  • National Workshop “e-learning, MOOCS and basic ICT tools for educators”, organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre of MHRD, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi in collaboration with St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.), Jabalpur (MP). (17-18/3/18)
  • Presented paper “Isolation and plant growth promoting studies of endophytic fungi of some forest plants of Jabalpur (M. P.)”, in 4th India International Science Festival – Women Scientist and Entrepreneur Conclave at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. (5-8/10/18).
  • National Workshop on “Revised and New Assessment and Accreditation Framework for Higher Education Institutions in India” organized by St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.), Jabalpur (MP). (15- 16/ 12/18)
  • National seminar on “Transformation of Innovative ideas to Intellectual Property Rights and possible start-up” organized by DIC-IIC, Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur. (16 /02/2019)
  • National Workshop on “Accreditation, ranking and quality: A paradigm shift for strategic enhancement of higher education in India” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St. Aloysius’ College (Auto.), Jabalpur (MP). (8-9/11/19)
  • Presented a paper entitled”” in the National conference on ‘Recent advances and trends in Biotechnology’ organized by School of Studies in Biotechnology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University and Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial, Health Science and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh(10-12/01/2020)

• Member organizing committee in Workshop on ‘Analytical Techniques’, sponsored by DST-STUTI. 21-27/ 11/22
• Organising Secretary of National Seminar entitled “Frontiers in Modern Biology: From Discovery to Applications”, by Department of Botany and Microbiology, St. Aloysius ‘College (Autonomous), sponsored by UGC, CRO, Bhopal. (6^th -7^th September, 2013)
• Organized Inter Disciplinary Seminar for P.G Students: Quest for career prospects, Department of Botany and Microbiology, sponsored by St. Aloysius ‘College (Autonomous) College, Jabalpur. (9^th-10^th October, 2013)
• Organised Five days Adult training programme on “Mushroom Cultivation” sponsored by Department of P. G. Studies and Research in Rural Development, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur. (6^th-11^th February 2014)
• Organized Training programme on ‘Mushroom Cultivation’ for students of our college and other institutes in Department of Botany and Microbiology. (2010-11; 2012-13; 9^th March 2017; 16^th and 19^th February 2019).
• Member organizing committee of ‘Narmada National Youth Parliament’ on ‘Sustainable Future: The Measures for Tomorrow’ organized in Department of Botany and Microbiology, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. (16^th – 17^th, November 2019)

• Dissertation Supervised
  • Aditi Gautam. (2023). Development of mixed microbial consortia and its influence on the growth of Vigna radiata (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.
  • Priyanka. (2011). Optimization of Chitinase Enzyme from Isolates of Different Chitin Sources (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.
  • Sahu S. (2013). Preliminary Study of Chitinase Activity of some Fungal Isolates from Diseased Mushrooms, (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.
  • Diwan R. (2014). Interactions between Edible Mushrooms and their Fungal Pathogens in Dual Culture Experiments (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.
  • Sachdev P. (2015). Fungal Pathogens of Agaricus species and their Bio Control Measures (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.
  • Deodhar D. (2016). Production of Fungal Cellulases by some Fermented Weeds Under Submerged and Solid State Fermentation (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.
  • Yadav R. (2017). Plant growth promoting activity by keratinolytic fungi growing on recalcitrant “feather waste” (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.
  • Singh D. (2018). Isolation and plant growth promoting studies of endophytic fungi of some forest plants of Jabalpur (M. P.) (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.
  • Priyanka Sharnagat. (2019). Isolation, plant growth promoting and antibacterial studies of endophytic fungi of some forest plants of Jabalpur (Unpublished Master’s Thesis), Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M. P.

  Guest Lectures Delivered

  • Lecture and Demonstration of Air Sampler in National Workshop in Analytical Techniques (21-27/ 11/22), Organized by Department of Botany & Microbiology, SAC in collaboration with STUTI
  • “Concerted Effort to Develop a Better Society”, Milagres College, Kallianpur, Udupi, Karnataka (18/11/2014)
  • “Careers in Biological Sciences”, Milagres College, Kallianpur, Udupi, Karnataka (19/11/2014)

   Co-Curricular Activities

  • NSS Grade ‘B’ certificate holder (2001-2003).
  • Judge, “14th National Children Scientist Congress 2006”, (04/05/2006)

   

Reviewer

• Reviewing Article ID 34581 Titled “Distillery Effluent Melanoidin Decolorization Induced by a Yeast Strain Candida tropicalis (Y-2)”. August 2023

Extracurricular Activities

• • Won 2^nd prize in Inter School (District level) Debate competition.
  • Participated in District level Debate competition in College.
  • Participated in Akashvani Programmes, Ambikapur, C.G.
  • Organizing secretory – National seminar on “Frontiers in Modern Biology: From Discovery to Applications”, organized by Dept. of Botany & Microbiology, St. Aloysius College (Auto.), Jabalpur, M. P. (06-07/09/2013)
  • “Inter Institutional Faculty Enrichment Programme”, organized by AIACHE, Host College – Milagres College, Kallianpur, Udupi, Karnataka, Sponsored by UBCHEA, H. K. (16-25/11/2014)
  • Resource person in NSS camp, organized by NSS unit of Milagres College, Kallianpur, Udupi, Karnataka (20/11/2014)

• Summary of the Minor Research Work
• Interactions between Agaricus campestris the edible mushroom and Aspergillus spp. the pathogenic fungus through dual-culture technique
• Antagonistic relationships of Agaricus spp. and Pleurotus spp. with Trichoderma harzianum isolates
• Abstract of Presented Paper